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Re: SOCOM II
I had a Socom I and the second mag through it, the bolt came apart. Springfield fixed it quick and no worries. Though they seemed not surprised in the least, kinda like this happens frequently. That kinda concerned me, but YMMV.
I had a Socom I and the second mag through it, the bolt came apart. Springfield fixed it quick and no worries. Though they seemed not surprised in the least, kinda like this happens frequently. That kinda concerned me, but YMMV.
Re: SOCOM II
buy something with a forged reciever. SEI, LRB, polytech, norinco, etc.
buy something with a forged reciever. SEI, LRB, polytech, norinco, etc.
Re: SOCOM II
Find a slightly used 1st generation SOCOM that has had the bugs worked out.
I experienced what Banks74 mentioned and worse before I went to SEI.
SEI has custom built a few M14s for me on forged Poly Tech and Norinco receivers.
Have you considered an older M1A Bush or Scout?
The 18.0" barrel makes for a much better short M14.
Good luck.
Find a slightly used 1st generation SOCOM that has had the bugs worked out.
I experienced what Banks74 mentioned and worse before I went to SEI.
SEI has custom built a few M14s for me on forged Poly Tech and Norinco receivers.
Have you considered an older M1A Bush or Scout?
The 18.0" barrel makes for a much better short M14.
Good luck.
Re: SOCOM II
What exactly are you using the rifle for...just asking because there are so many M14 options available.
What exactly are you using the rifle for...just asking because there are so many M14 options available.
Re: SOCOM II
I have a few hundred rounds through mine and no problems, open sights head shots @ 100 yards are no problem,someone with better eyes could do a lot better, I use it mostly for walking up on hogs with a cheep red dot and it does very well
I have a few hundred rounds through mine and no problems, open sights head shots @ 100 yards are no problem,someone with better eyes could do a lot better, I use it mostly for walking up on hogs with a cheep red dot and it does very well
Re: SOCOM II
I have a SOCOM 16, fun to shoot and loud as hell. No issues to date with a bit over 2000 rounds done the pipe. The SOCOM II is very front heavy with all the picatinny. I put an Ultimak rail on mine and use a M68.
I have a SOCOM 16, fun to shoot and loud as hell. No issues to date with a bit over 2000 rounds done the pipe. The SOCOM II is very front heavy with all the picatinny. I put an Ultimak rail on mine and use a M68.
Re: SOCOM II
Forget the SOCOM, Poly, or norinco. Go with a Fulton Armory
http://www.fulton-armory.com/
Forget the SOCOM, Poly, or norinco. Go with a Fulton Armory
http://www.fulton-armory.com/
Re: SOCOM II
Everyone I have talked suggested the Socom I over the Socom II. I think getting a Socom one and tailoring it to just your needs would be a good option. I have read negative reviews on the Socom II rail system. Wanted one for a while but think a scout might be the way I would go.
Everyone I have talked suggested the Socom I over the Socom II. I think getting a Socom one and tailoring it to just your needs would be a good option. I have read negative reviews on the Socom II rail system. Wanted one for a while but think a scout might be the way I would go.
Re: SOCOM II
IMHO the SOCOM II is more versatile than the SOCOM 16. It also runs flawlessly and It will eat anything.
I'm not sure what you read about the VLTOR rail system, but I have a SOCOM II and I love it. You can load toys on the rail if you like. Although it is a little front heavy, this setup (tritium front sight) makes a great hog gun at night. If you run out of ammo, you can beat the hell out of anything with this battle rifle.
With the push of two buttons, you can also easily remove the lower rail and go with a much lighter setup and shoot iron sights. Wow, it's a SOCOM 16.
Looking down the length of the rail guides your eye to the front sight for quick target aquistion and proper sight alignment. You do not get this feature on the SOCOM 16.
IMHO the SOCOM II is more versatile than the SOCOM 16. It also runs flawlessly and It will eat anything.
I'm not sure what you read about the VLTOR rail system, but I have a SOCOM II and I love it. You can load toys on the rail if you like. Although it is a little front heavy, this setup (tritium front sight) makes a great hog gun at night. If you run out of ammo, you can beat the hell out of anything with this battle rifle.
With the push of two buttons, you can also easily remove the lower rail and go with a much lighter setup and shoot iron sights. Wow, it's a SOCOM 16.
Looking down the length of the rail guides your eye to the front sight for quick target aquistion and proper sight alignment. You do not get this feature on the SOCOM 16.
